Program Overview
The BBA in Entrepreneurship program empowers individuals with the passion and drive to innovate across diverse industries, nurturing their entrepreneurial spirit and potential. Graduates emerge equipped with the skills and mindset to thrive in entrepreneurial careers, enriched by hands-on experiences in project and venture creation across varied landscapes.
This unique program cultivates entrepreneurs versed in strategic planning, market differentiation, funding strategies, legalities, and venture launch, blending theoretical insights with practical exercises, industry engagements, and academic expertise. With access to consultancy, internships, and live entrepreneurial projects, students gain invaluable experiences to propel their careers forward.
Benefits
The BBA in Entrepreneurship offers a comprehensive understanding of core business functions, equipping graduates with the essential skills pivotal for starting new ventures and/or ascending to management roles across a spectrum of industries, from multinational corporations to innovative startups or smaller family-run businesses. Entrepreneurs can address a wide range of business and social challenges in various industries and business sectors. With continuous efforts and substantial progress within the region towards economic diversification and sustainability, graduates with enterprising and entrepreneurial competencies to drive such major social and commercial innovations as entrepreneurial leaders for continued economic growth and sustainability are in high demand.
Career Opportunities
Graduates in the BBA in Entrepreneurship are expected to have several job and business opportunities. Entrepreneurship graduates are anticipated to continue developing and expanding their business idea; however, they can also contribute to several functions in existing organizations, covering roles such as business and management consultants, as well business development, business set up, marketing and sales. Entrepreneurship graduates can also naturally join young and agile companies and or contribute to the establishment of new departments or functions in established companies.
Graduates of this program will have a wealth of industries to choose from including Oil and Gas, Banking, Telecommunication, Police, Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics and Healthcare.
- Business Development Manager
- Business Entrepreneur
- Start-up Founder/ Manager
- Innovation Manager / consultant
- Business Analyst/Consultant
- Intrapreneur Manager
- Franchise owner
The BBA program aims to provide students with a robust foundation of knowledge, enabling them to pursue roles across various specializations including entrepreneurship within business administration with the practical skills required for success. This four-year program offers a blend of theoretical concepts and hands-on learning experiences. Students learn how to navigate the intricacies of the global business landscape, preparing them to become the future leaders of industry and empowering those already engaged in the field to advance their careers. Aligned with Dubai's vision of becoming a leading business hub, the program equips students with the expertise to contribute to the region's transformation into a dynamic economic center.
The goals of the BBA program are given below:
- Students will be knowledgeable about the business disciplines to enable them to contribute effectively to modern business entities.
- Students will have a solid understanding of specialized knowledge in their chosen specialization.
- Students will have a high mastery of communication skills using new information and communication technology methods to effectively reach diverse audiences, and to manage projects.
- Students will have the skills to be competent and successful in their area of specialization.
- Students will be able to identify the most appropriate approach for conducting individual or team duties and responsibilities efficiently.
- Students will be capable of understanding new methodologies and applying new skills with confidence.
- Apply specialized management principles and theories to a national and global business context to develop strategies for organizations.
- Analyze management problems, formulate innovative and sustainable solutions and develop effective strategies.
- Optimize business processes and enhance data-driven decision-making utilizing digital transformation principles and emerging technologies.
- Implement agile methodologies and adaptive strategies to manage and thrive effectively in complex dynamic business environment.
The BBA in Entrepreneurship program can be completed in 8 semesters (4 academic years) and the maximum duration of completion of the program is eight academic years.
The degree shall be awarded to a student upon completing the following requirements:
- Passed 123 credit hours.
- CGPA is not less than 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 points.
- Earned at least 50% of credits at CUD.
- Completed the Internship
Program Structure
| Requirements | Compulsory Credit Hours |
Elective Credit Hours |
Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Requirements (GE Courses) | 21 | 06 | 27 |
| Program Core Requirements | 63 | 03 | 66 |
| Program Major Requirements | 24 | 06 | 30 |
| Total | 108 | 15 | 123 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses (21 Credits) | ||||
| LNG | 171-2 | English I | None | 3 |
| LNG | 172-2 | English II | LNG171-2 | 3 |
| GED | 101 | Applications of Computer Software | None | 3 |
| GED | 190 | Emirati Studies | None | 3 |
| GED | 255 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| ENT | 141 | Fundamentals of Innovation, Entrepreneurship 1 | None | 2 |
| ENT | 142 | Fundamentals of Innovation, Entrepreneurship 2 | ENT 141 | 1 |
| MTH | 196 | Mathematics for Business | None | 3 |
| Elective Courses: (06 Credits) Students are required to select Two courses from the following courses | ||||
| BIO | 102 | Biology I | None | 3 |
| SHS | 103 | Chemistry | None | 3 |
| ENV | 201 | Principles of Environmental Science | None | 3 |
| GED | 110 | Modern Art Appreciation | None | 3 |
| GED | 111 | Music Appreciation and Communication | None | 3 |
| GED | 112 | Using Positive Psychology at Work | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| GED | 125 | Ecosystems and Human Health | None | 3 |
| GED | 132 | Science and Technology in Society | None | 3 |
| GED | 196 | Communication skills in Arabic | None | 3 |
| GED | 191 | Islamic Studies | None | 3 |
| GED | 205 | Psychology in Everyday Life | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| GED | 272 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| GED | 324 | Ethical Reasoning for Today’s World | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses 63 Credits (Common to All Majors) | ||||
| ACT | 112 | Principles of Accounting I | None | 3 |
| ACT | 212 | Principles of Accounting II | ACT 112 | 3 |
| ACT | 250 | Fundamentals of Taxation | ACT 112 | 3 |
| ECO | 221 | Principles of Microeconomics | None | 3 |
| ECO | 222 | Principles of Macroeconomics | None | 3 |
| ENT | 241 | Entrepreneurship 1 | ENT 142 | 2 |
| ENT | 242 | Entrepreneurship 2 | ENT 241 | 1 |
| FIN | 202 | Principles of Finance | ACT 112 | 3 |
| HRM | 210 | Human Resource Management | MGT 202 | 3 |
| MGT | 202 | Principles of Management | None | 3 |
| MGT | 210 | Business Report Writing | LNG172-2 | 3 |
| MGT | 220 | Organizational Behavior | HRM 210 | 3 |
| MGT | 231 | Legal Environment of Business | LNG172-, MGT 202 | 3 |
| MKT | 201 | Principles of Marketing | LNG171-2 | 3 |
| QBA | 201 | Business Statistics | MTH 196 or equivalent | 3 |
| INB | 360 | International Business | MGT 202 | 3 |
| MGT | 301 | Introduction to Business Analytics | QBA 201 | 3 |
| MGT | 302 | Business Research Methodologies | MGT 301 | 3 |
| MGT | 361 | Operations Management | MGT 202, MGT 301 | 3 |
| SWS | 351 | Management Information Systems | GED 101 | 3 |
| MGT | 404 | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | MGT 231 | 3 |
| MGT | 470 | Strategic Management | HRM 210, ECO 221, ECO 222, FIN 202, MKT 201, MGT 361, and 90 Cr. Hrs. | 3 |
| Electives Courses (03 Credits): Students are required to select One course from the following courses | ||||
| EBU | 200 | e-Business Fundamentals* | None | 3 |
| FIN | 322 | Financial Markets and Institutions | ECO 222, FIN 202 | 3 |
| MKT | 301 | Digital Marketing** | MKT 201 | 3 |
| INB | 425 | Cross Cultural Communication and Management*** | MGT 202 | 3 |
| MGT | 430 | Change Management | HRM 210, MGT 220 | 3 |
| * This course is not for the e-Business Major. ** This course is not for the Marketing Major. *** This course is not for the International Business Major. |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses (24 Credits) | ||||
| ENT | 350 | Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Strategy | ENT 242 | 3 |
| ENT | 351 | Social Enterprise and Global Challenges | ENT 242 | 3 |
| ENT | 360 | Corporate Entrepreneurship | ENT 242 | 3 |
| ENT | 361 | Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital | FIN 202 | 3 |
| ENT | 401 | Internship in Entrepreneurship | ENT 350, ENT 360 + 90 Credit Hours & CGPA ≥ 2.0 | 3 |
| ENT | 470 | Leadership for Entrepreneurs | ENT 350 | 3 |
| ENT | 471 | Business Model Validation | MKT 201, HRM 210, ENT 361 | 3 |
| ENT | 480 | Incubation Project | MGT 231, ENT 471 + Complete 90 Credit Hours | 3 |
| Elective Courses (06 Credits): Students are required to select Two courses from the following courses | ||||
| ENT | 472 | Small Business Management | MGT 202, ENT 242 | 3 |
| ENT | 473 | Innovation Management | MGT 202, ENT 242 | 3 |
| ENT | 474 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | MKT 201, ENT 242 | 3 |
| ENT | 475 | Simulation Challenge | ENT 360, ENT 471 | 3 |